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Family-Friendly Restaurants

🍽️ Family-Friendly Restaurants for Kids in Jacksonville Beach, FL

13 kid-friendly restaurants, cafes, and ice cream shops rated and reviewed by families.

Activities & Venues in Jacksonville Beach

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TPC Sawgrass golf course in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL Sports
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4.8(3,275)$$6 mi · Ponte Vedra Beach

TPC Sawgrass isn't just for professional golfers,this world-renowned golf destination offers fantastic junior programs and family-friendly golf experiences that introduce kids to the sport in a fun, low-pressure environment. Families can watch golfers tackle the famous 17th hole island green, explore the beautiful grounds, and enjoy age-appropriate clinics that make golf accessible even for beginners.

🕑 2-4 hours for junior clinics or family golf experiences; 30-60 minutes for casual visits to view the island green
Total Wine & More liquor store in Baymeadows, FL Activity
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4.6(3,769)Free8 mi · Baymeadows

Total Wine & More in Baymeadows offers a unique shopping experience where parents can browse an extensive wine and spirits selection while kids are supervised in designated safe areas during weekend events. The store hosts family-friendly tastings (for adults) and educational classes, making it possible to accomplish your shopping without arranging separate childcare.

🕑 20-40 minutes
Beaches Town Center shopping mall in Arlington, FL🛍️ Shopping
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4.6(1,549)$3 mi · Arlington

Beaches Town Center is a bustling shopping and dining destination that offers more than just retail therapy for Arlington families. With family-friendly restaurants, arcade games, and entertainment options all in one convenient location, it's perfect for a casual family outing where parents can grab a coffee while kids enjoy the lively atmosphere and fun activities.

🕑 2-4 hours depending on whether you're combining shopping, dining, and entertainment
Topgolf Jacksonville restaurant in Baymeadows, FL Sports
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4.5(4,582)$$8 mi · Baymeadows

Topgolf Jacksonville transforms golf into an exciting game the whole family can enjoy, regardless of experience level. Kids love aiming at colorful targets with microchipped balls that score automatically, while parents appreciate the climate-controlled comfort and the ability to order food and drinks right to your bay,making it perfect for Jacksonville's hot summers or rainy days.

🕑 2-3 hours
🍽️ Restaurant
4.3(1,166)$$3 mi · Atlantic Beach

North Beach Fish Camp offers families a relaxed waterfront dining experience where kids can enjoy fresh seafood while parents soak in the coastal views. The casual atmosphere means little ones can be themselves, and the dedicated kids menu ensures even picky eaters find something they'll love beyond the excellent fresh catches.

🕑 1-1.5 hours
Cafe
4.3(320)$1 mi · Neptune Beach

Cinotti's Bakery & Deli is a delightful Neptune Beach gem where kids can press their noses against the pastry case filled with colorful cookies, cupcakes, and fresh-baked treats. This casual, welcoming spot is perfect for a quick breakfast before beach day, a post-playground lunch, or an afternoon cookie break that won't break the bank.

🕑 30-45 minutes for a sit-down meal, or 10-15 minutes if grabbing treats to-go
Dave & Buster's Jacksonville restaurant in Jacksonville, FL🎮 Entertainment
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4.2(9,949)$$12 mi away

Dave & Buster's Jacksonville is the ultimate all-in-one entertainment destination where kids can burn energy playing hundreds of arcade games, compete in virtual reality experiences, and enjoy a full menu of kid-friendly food,all under one roof. Parents appreciate that they can relax with a meal and drinks while keeping kids entertained for hours with the rechargeable Power Card system that tracks game play and prizes.

🕑 3-4 hours
🍦 Ice Cream
4.2(37)$3 mi · Neptune Beach

Dreamette Atlantic Beach is a self-serve frozen yogurt paradise that lets kids become dessert architects, choosing from a rotating selection of flavors and loading up on toppings from candy to fresh fruit. Located just minutes from the beach in Neptune Beach, it's the perfect reward after a day of sandcastle building or a sweet ending to family dinner in the area.

🕑 30-45 minutes
Bowlero Southside bowling alley in Jacksonville, FL🎳 Bowling
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4.1(1,152)$8 mi away

Bowlero Southside offers the perfect combination of classic bowling fun and modern entertainment for families in Jacksonville. With 32 lanes equipped with bumpers for younger bowlers, plus an exciting arcade and on-site dining, parents can enjoy a complete entertainment experience without leaving the building. The venue's combination of activities means there's something to keep kids of all ages engaged while parents can relax between frames.

🕑 2-3 hours (including bowling time, arcade play, and a meal or snacks)
🍦 Ice Cream

Kona Ice of Amelia Island brings the colorful tropical truck experience to Jacksonville and Fernandina Beach with their signature shaved ice treats. Kids love watching the Kona truck arrive and customizing their own flavored ice creations from the self-serve Flavorwave, making this a fun, interactive treat stop perfect for cooling down after beach adventures or park play.

🕑 15-20 minutes
🍽️ Restaurant
4.0(958)$$3 mi · Neptune Beach

Flying Iguana brings Latin American flavors to Neptune Beach with a laid-back, beachy atmosphere that welcomes families. This casual taco spot features a dedicated kids menu, plenty of outdoor seating perfect for wiggly diners, and a relaxed vibe where parents can actually enjoy their meal without worrying about noise levels.

🕑 45 minutes to 1 hour
🍽️ Restaurant
3.9(110)$2 mi · Ponte Vedra Beach

Renna's Pizza is a neighborhood gem in Ponte Vedra Beach that delivers exactly what families need: delicious pizza, a relaxed atmosphere where kids can be kids, and prices that won't break the bank. This local favorite offers creative pizza combinations alongside classic options, plus salads and a dedicated kids' menu that keeps even picky eaters happy.

🕑 45 minutes to 1 hour

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